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  Course Description
Course Name : Advances in Irrigation

Course Code : TS-511

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ATTİLA YAZAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : LEPA, Subsurface drip irrigation; cablegation; surge flow irrigation; traveling sprinkler and other new irrigation systems will be introduced and design of these are realized.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Latest developments in on-farm irrigation systems especially developments in pressurized irrigation systems will be introduced to students.

Course Contents : Review od irrigation systems; latest developments in pressurized irrigation systems; advances in drip systems; sub-surface drip irrigation systems and application; fertigation; chemigation; automation; developments in sprinler systems; self-propelled mechanized systems; center-pivot, linear-move; LEPA, LESA, surge furrow; PRD applications.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Class room and field trips


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Recent developments on surface, and pressurized irrigation systems Power Point presentation
2 Developments in surface irrigation methods Power Point presentation
3 Surge flow irrigation design Power Point presentation
4 Comparison of conventional furrow with surge furrow Power Point presentation
5 Advances in drip irrigation technology Power Point presentation
6 Subsurface drip irrigation design Power Point presentation
7 Fertigation Power Point presentation
8 Sulama sistemlerinin otomasyonu Power Point presentation
10 Design of LEPA system Power Point presentation
11 Comparison of LEPA, center pivot, spray and drag socks mode Power Point presentation
12 Conversion of center pivot and linear move systems into LEPA Power Point presentation
13 Field trip to farms Power Point presentation
14 Performans evaluation of the advance irrigation systems Power Point presentation
15 Design stategy of selfpropelled systems Power Point presentation
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 80
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has the ability to develop and deepen the level of expertise degree qualifications based on the knowledge acquired in the field of agriculture and irrigation structures 2
2 Has the ability to understand the interaction between irrigation and agricultural structures and related disciplines 4
3 Qualified in devising projects in agricultural structures and irrigation systems. 5
4 Conducts land applications,supervises them and assures of development 3
5 Has the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of agricultural structures and irrigation department 2
6 Has the ability to support his specilist knowledge with qualitative and quantitative data. Can work in different disciplines. 4
7 Solves problems by establishing cause and effect relationship 2
8 Able to carry out a study independently on a subject. 1
9 Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches, to analyze and interpret complex issues occuring in these processes. 2
10 Can access resources on his speciality, makes good use of them and updates his knowledge constantly. 3
11 Has the ability to use computer software in agricultural structures and irrigation; can use informatics and communications technology at an advanced level. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6